Linon Home Dcor Linon Cynthia Storage Bench

When you need to make the most of your indoor space, a storage bench is the way to go. You’ll get extra seating and a place to organize and store some of your household items. Consider the following features as you browse the available indoor storage bench models.

Style is important, as you want to purchase a bench that matches the decor you already own. There are indoor benches with an elegant faux leather covering, benches that feature a decorative tufted top with soft cushioning and sturdy wooden benches. You’ll even find some models that belong to a collection, which means you can purchase other coordinating pieces for your home.

Families that have small children at home or little kids that visit often will want to look for an indoor storage bench with a child safety hinge. This added feature prevents tiny hands from slamming down the lid and injuring a few fingers.

Check the weight limit of the bench before you buy. Models that aren’t built to be sturdy and durable may crumble under the weight of an adult. Well-made benches, on the other hand, may be able to hold as much as 500 pounds.

Determine how involved the assembly of the indoor storage bench is before you buy. There are benches that simply require you to unfold them, as they are made to collapse for easy storage when not in use. Others have assembly instructions for attaching feet to the bottom of the bench.

• Reviewers report that some indoor storage benches have a strong odor when they are first delivered. You’ll need to take a few days to air out the bench before you begin filling it with toys, blankets or other home items. You can also sprinkle baking soda inside the bench, wait a few hours and vacuum it back up or spray a vinegar/water mixture all over the bench and allow it to dry.
• Indoor storage benches are versatile and can store just about anything. You can place one in a mudroom to hold your children’s snow boots and school backpacks or set one in a playroom to organize toys. Storage benches can also be used in a living room to hold extra blankets and family games or set up in a garage to keep work tools out of the way when not in use. If you have an office, you can even set up a storage bench to hold magazines for waiting customers or office supplies for staff.
• Construction materials and product features determine the overall price of indoor storage benches. The Christopher Knight Living Sterling Storage Ottoman and the Simpli Home Avalon Contemporary Storage Ottoman cost more than the Otto & Ben Folding Toy Box Chest & Bench and the ClosetMaid Cubeicals 3-Cube Storage Bench, as they have added legs and a more elegant design.